What is a student visa?

How do I apply for a student visa?

Applying from overseas
When applying for a student visa, you are required to pay your tuition fees first and include the receipt with your visa application to Immigration New Zealand. You also need to provide a copy of your Offer letter. Immigration New Zealand provides specific details of all documentation required for a student visa on the application form.

Applying as an exchange student
Immigration New Zealand has notified us that exchange students must obtain a student visa before entering New Zealand.

After you receive our letter of Offer from your exchange coordinator, apply immediately for your student visa by contacting your nearest New Zealand Embassy or Consulate for procedures and an application form. You must be able to support yourself financially for the duration of your stay in New Zealand.